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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.89, 35,876.84 and 17,282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.89, 35,876.84 and 17,282.37 is: 25,923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.89 : 35,876.84 = 17,282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.89/35,876.84 = 17,282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.89x = 35,876.84 × 17,282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.89x = 620,036,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,036,736.90/23,917.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,923.56

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